Climate Action Resource Center
A collection of readables, watchables and doables to share at your workplace.
Things to read
IS CLEAN ENERGY THE ANSWER TO JOB GROWTH?
The advancement of clean energy initiatives in addition to the growing decline of fossil fuel jobs marks a tipping point in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach the objective of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Climate Literacy with NASA
Learn the 2023 realities of Climate Change Crisis
The dirty road to clean energy: How China’s electric vehicle boom is ravaging the environment
In neighboring Indonesia, nickel extraction is causing environmental and social devastation.
Disability and climate justice: How to create a more inclusive movement
SOAS explores the intersection of disability justice and climate justice, highlighting how those with disabilities are disproportionately affected by climate change and emphasizing the need for a more inclusive climate movement that centers the voices and experiences of disabled individuals.
The creeping threat of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a massive seaweed bloom in the Atlantic Ocean, has been growing rapidly and is now visible from space. The bloom is caused by rising sea temperatures and nutrient pollution and can have negative impacts on marine life and coastal communities
In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damages in Poor Nations- But huge questions remain about how it would work.
The UN climate summit, COP27, ended without a consensus on how wealthy countries should pay poorer nations for damages caused by climate change. Developing nations demanded more funding, but wealthier countries were reluctant to commit. The impasse could lead to increased legal action against polluting nations.
Why female leadership is crucial to tackling climate change and other crises
This article explains the importance of female leadership in tackling climate change and other crises, and highlights the need for greater gender diversity in decision-making positions.
How Health Systems Are Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change
The article discusses how health systems worldwide are responding to the challenge of climate change, implementing environmentally sustainable practices and engaging in advocacy efforts to mitigate the negative health impacts of climate change.
The spiralling environmental cost of our lithium battery addiction
As the world scrambles to replace fossil fuels with clean energy, the environmental impact of finding all the lithium required could become a major issue in its own right
Wetlands & climate change- vulnerability, mitigation and adaptation
An article on how climate change and wetlands impact eachother and key role of wetlands in mitigation of climate change by obsorbing and sinking carbon away from the atmosphere.
Things to watch
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Can YOU Fix Climate Change?
Despite having unprecedented technological advancements, we feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of climate change caused by greenhouse gases trapping energy and warming the planet. This results in more extreme weather, droughts, and rising sea levels. However, preventing these impacts is complicated Kurzgesagt explains why.
Fire in Paradise (2019)
A film on the 2018 Camp Fire, California’s deadliest-ever wildfire, that examines contributing factors, including climate change.
This is just how unfair climate change is
The climate crisis affects everyone, but not equally. How does climate change intersect with social injustice, and what can we do about it? Planet A explores these questions, offering a global perspective on how we can shift towards a sustainable future.
The smallest solution to one of our biggest problems - Tierney Thys & Christian Sardet
Explore the possibility of plastivores— organisms that can eat and break down plastic— helping reduce the plastic waste on Earth.
Are Microplastics in Our Water Becoming a Macroproblem?
You might not be able to see them, but they're in the water. Although trash heaps are easier to spot in waterways, microplastics—pieces of plastic smaller than five millimeters—have started to stir more concern. Acting as sponges, the pieces soak up the chemicals around them and often make their way through the food chain, ending up on dinner plates.
6 ways mushrooms can save the world | Paul Stamets
Mycologist Paul Stamets studies the mycelium -- and lists 6 ways that this astonishing fungus can help save the world.
101 Videos | National Geographic
Explore and experience some of nature's most intriguing phenomena in the 101 series, a science class unlike any other.
A Message from the Future II: The Years of Repair
a hopeful two-part short film that tells the story of a possible future where the Green New Deal has transformed the United States into a sustainable, equitable, and just society.
Bill Gates on How Business Leaders Can Fight Climate Change | HBR IdeaCast
In this podcast, Bill Gates discusses how business leaders can take action to fight climate change, highlighting the need for innovation, cooperation, and policy changes.
Plastic Wars (2020)
With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics
Things to do
DIY No Sew T-shirt tote bag
Throwing away your old t-shirts? Why not up-cycle them instead and turn them into a fun and fresh tote bag!
Beginners' Guide to Plastic Bag Recycling - How to Make a Wallet
In this video, we show you how you can take plastic bags and turn them into a tough flexible fabric-like sheet. The beauty of this is that you don't need any specialist tools in order to do this. Check out the technique and give it a go for yourself. We'd love to hear what you have made, or what you'd like to see us make using this technique.
Experience the transformative power of the outdoors with the Sierra Club
Sierra Club's "Get Outside" campaign encourages people to connect with nature and explore the outdoors through guided trips, events, and volunteer opportunities across the US, fostering environmental awareness and stewardship.
Sign up for a Free recycling program with Terracycle
TerraCycle offers recycling solutions for hard-to-recycle waste. Individuals, schools, and organizations can sign up to collect and recycle specific waste items, points redeemed can be donated to preferred charities.
Ecosia (Search Engine - Browser Extension)
Ecosia use the profit they make from searches to plant trees where they are needed most. Search ads generate income for Ecosia, which is used to plant trees.
Make an Earth Day Window Sign
Be an advocate for the planet, right from you home – make an Earth Day sign for your window!
Sign a Petition to Fight Fast Fashion
Behind every piece of clothing in a store, there is an industry stripping the Earth of its limited resources and exploiting the labor force that works in its garment factories. Sign the petition to fight for sustainable fashion.
Turning an Old T-Shirt into a Handy Tote Bag (Sewing required)
Today I have used an old t-shirt to create a very handy tote bag! These are mostly used as reusable shopping bags, but can be used for just about anything!
Try the 100+ tips to build a zero-waste lifestyle
Zero Waste Home provides tips and resources for living a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle, reducing waste and minimizing impact on the environment
Take Action with a sustainable cause of your choice at EDF
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) Action Center provides information and tools to help individuals take action and advocate for environmental policies that protect the planet.
